St. Joseph’s College Darjeeling Recruitment 2025: Apply for Assistant Professor Posts in Economics, Botany & History

St. Joseph’s College, a prestigious institution in Darjeeling, has released an official recruitment notification (Advt No: 1:1/01/2025 dated 27/05/2025) for Assistant Professor positions in the departments of Economics, Botany, and History. Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens under UGC and West Bengal Government norms.

Overview of Recruitment

Details	Information
Organization	St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling
Post Name	Assistant Professor
Subjects	Economics, Botany, History
Total Vacancies	3 Posts
Employment Type	Substantive (Permanent)
Application Mode	Offline (Post/Hand Delivery)
Official Website	www.sjcdarjeeling.edu.in
Last Date to Apply	Within 10 days from 27 May 2025 (i.e., by 6 June 2025)

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Department	Designation	Number of Posts
Economics	Assistant Professor	1
Botany	Assistant Professor	1
History	Assistant Professor	1

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• As per UGC Regulations 2018 (with latest corrigendum from 2023)
• Must fulfill criteria prescribed by the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal (G.O. No. 976-Edn(CS)/8R-1/2010 dated 18/12/2020)

Age Limit (as of 01.01.2025):

• Upper Age Limit: 40 years
• Relaxation: As per Government of West Bengal norms

Language Requirement:

• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is essential
• Fluency in local language is desirable

Application Fee

Category	Fee Details
All Candidates	₹2,000 (Non-refundable Demand Draft)

DD must be drawn in favor of:
“The Principal, St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling”,
Payable at UCO Bank, Singamari, North Point, Darjeeling

Application Process

1. Visit the college website: sjcdarjeeling.edu.in
2. Download the application form and read general instructions carefully.
3. Fill in the form and attach:
   • Self-attested copies of certificates (academic & experience)
   • ₹2,000 DD
4. Submit application within 10 days of advertisement to:
   The Principal
   St. Joseph’s College, P.O. North Point, Dist. Darjeeling, W.B. – 734104
   (Via Registered Post or by Hand)

Selection Process & Criteria

Shortlisting Criteria (100-Point Scale):

Category	Max Marks
Academic Performance (X, XII, UG, PG)	53
M.Phil + Ph.D.	18
NET/SET/JRF	10
Research Publications	6
Teaching/Research Experience	10
Awards	3
Total	100

Candidates scoring 80+ marks will be shortlisted. If not enough candidates, the benchmark may be lowered.

Final Selection:

• Based on interview + demo + credentials.
• Screening marks do not carry weight in final merit.

Important Instructions

• Incomplete forms or forms without DD will be rejected.
• Applicants in service must apply through proper channel.
• Any updates/corrigenda will be posted on the official website.
• College reserves the right to cancel the process at any stage.
• Legal matters fall under the jurisdiction of Darjeeling courts only.

Important Links

• 🔗 Download Application Form & Notification
• 📬 Email Queries (if applicable): Check college website